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Nissan GT-R Track Edition hits the sweet spot on the circuit

Slotting in between the Premium and the Nismo, the Track Edition is just right.

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Available only by special order, the Track Edition adds a host of special elements from the top-shelf Nismo version.

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Track Edition upgrades include adhesive bonding in critical areas to increase chassis rigidity and the addition of Nismo-tuned Bilstein dampers.

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The GT-R Track Edition also features extra carbon fiber trim inside and out and comes wearing lightweight, six-spoke Rays wheels with special knurled lips to prevent the wheels from spinning inside the tires.

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Sadly, the Track Edition doesn't get the Nismo engine, but instead the base powerplant with 565 horsepower.and titanium exhaust as found on the stock car.

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The titanium exhaust from the base GT-R is also included on the Track Edition.

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The 2017 Nissan GT-R Track Edition will make its US debut at the New York Auto Show this week.

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The GT-R Track Edition will be available in dealers this summer, but again it will only be special order.

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With a base price of $127,990, the Nissan GT-R Track Edition slots between the Premium and Nismo versions in the model range.

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The Track Edition is a Nismo light with not all, but some of the handling improvements from the most performance-oriented Nismo model.

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The $127,990 Track Edition occupies the sweet spot between the $109,990 base car and $174,990 Nismo GT-R.

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